Flying from London to Lamu Airport (LAU): What you need to know
You can select from a range of airports when planning your flight from London to Lamu Airport (LAU). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Lamu is three hours ahead of London. Lamu Airport is located in Lamu, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LAU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometers from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Lamu Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometers from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to LAU flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometers from central London. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Lamu Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Lamu Airport (LAU)
Reserve a hotel close to LAU if you have a late flight from London to Lamu Airport. Pick one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lamu Airport (LAU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Lamu Airport is AED 1,552. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,729. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to LAU, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Lamu Airport (LAU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Lamu Airport (LAU). January is when most people travel to Lamu. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Lamu is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your London to LAU flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
August has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Lamu Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lamu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lamu right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Lamu Airport:
Your Lamu trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Lamu Fort, Manda Island and Lamu Museum.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many places in Kenya waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lamu. Around 241 kilometers away to the south-west, its top attractions include Mombasa Marine National Park, Pollman's Tours & Safaris and Fort Jesus.
Around 137 kilometers south-west of Lamu, Malindi is another essential stop in Kenya. No visit is complete without checking out Blue Water Safari, C'est la Vie Resort and Spa and Golden Beach.